Today I talk about how long it took to reach soil nutrient surpluses in our garden and how growing in raised beds will get you there quicker.
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My Soil Test Results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSxa9GVwGns
Stephen’s Soil Test Results: http://www.albertaurbangarden.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/141120_AlbertaUrbanGardenCertificateofAnalysis.pdf
Alberta Urban Garden: https://www.youtube.com/user/stephenlegaree14
Free Local Resources Used in:
Compost
– autumn leaves
– grass clippings
– wood chips
– garden and yard waste
– food waste
– comfrey
– used coffee grounds from coffee shop
– spent brewery grains from local brewery
– horse manure from local stable
Worm Castings
– shredded paper and cardboard
– food waste
– used coffee grounds from local coffee shop
– spent brewery grains from local brewery
– autumn leaves
– comfrey
Mulch
– autumn leaves
– grass clippings
– weeds that haven’t gone to seed
– wood chips
– garden and yard waste (chop and drop)
– comfrey
– used coffee grounds from coffee shop
– dried and ground eggshells
OYR is all about growing a lot of food on a little land using sustainable organic methods, while keeping costs and labor at a minimum. Emphasis is placed on improving soil quality with compost, mulch, and compost tea. No store-bought fertilizers, soil amendments, pesticides, compost activators, etc.
are used.
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